The Sens Sports & Leadership League is Ottawa’s only no-fee, year-round competitive athletic league. What that means is no payment is required to participate and all equipment and transportation to and from games is covered by the Ottawa Senators Foundation.

Mike Bulthuis, Director of Making the Shift, a Youth Homelessness Social Innovation Lab, and colleagues are testing approaches to tackle the pervasive challenge of youth homelessness in Canada right here in Ottawa.

Ottawa’s first Science Slam will take place February 9 as presenters have five minutes to communicate a scientific topic in the most engaging way they can. Presentations are judged on their creativity, their scientific accuracy, and perhaps most importantly, their audience engagement.